KJV ORIGINAL
And Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of brass in weight, he being girded with a new sword, thought to have slain David.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Ishbi-Benob was one of the giant's descendants. His bronze spear head weighed about seven and a half pounds, and he wore a new sword. He planned to kill David.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes a giant warrior named Ishbi-Benob who was armed with heavy weapons and intended to kill King David.
📚 Historical Context
This event occurred during David's later years as king when he was still leading battles against Israel's enemies. The Philistines had several giant warriors who were descendants of the ancient giants, continuing the legacy of Goliath whom David had defeated as a young man. These battles represented ongoing conflicts between Israel and the Philistines.
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